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Healthy Apple Muffins
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit
- 1 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup grated apple
- 1 cup apple diced into 1/4” cubes
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey*
- 2 eggs, preferably at room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (I used full-fat but any variety should do)
- 1/2 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar (also called raw sugar), for sprinkling on top
CHINESE STEAMED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
Saute garlic and ginger in vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander (cilantro) root
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/2 lb or more chicken cubed
- 3 1/2 oz fresh shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 4 sliced green onions
- 4 1/2 oz sliced shallots
- chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves, to serve
Minestrone Soup (Slow Cooker)
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
1.Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato pesto, parmesan rind, vegetable stock, water, carrots, celery, onion...
- 2 cans (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pesto
- 1 parmesan rind
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1 1/2 cup white onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (15 oz) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups zucchini, diced
- 1 1/2 cups ditalini or pasta of choice
- 2 1/2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- Finely shredded Parmesan cheese, for serving (or Romano)
APPLE BERRY BAKED OATMEAL
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
Preheat the oven to 375°F
- Pam spray oil
- 2 cups frozen or fresh mixed berries
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 apple, peeled, cored and grated (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup reduced-fat (1%) milk
- 1/2 cup nonfat yogurt
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
TURKEY MEATBALLS *****
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
Preheat oven to 475, Finely chop 4 garlic cloves and place in a large bowl
- 4 cloves garlic, divided
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 pound ground pork
- 2 cups Italian bread crumbs
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 tsp crushed rosemary
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes.
CHICKEN RAGU ******
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
Chicken, herbs, wine, and tomato simmer into a thick, rich sauce for pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 6 chicken thighs and drumsticks, skin on
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 1 medium celery rib, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 28-ounce can tomato puree
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
TOMATO VEG. SOUP (SLOW COOKER)
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
Yields: One gallon-sized bag of vegetable soup with six servings
- 1 pound of meat (ground beef or chicken breasts)
- 2 cans of tomato sauce (15oz each)
- 1.5 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 2 oz fresh baby spinach (about 1 handful)
- 1 small onion, diced (about one cup)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasonings
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups of chicken stock *not needed until day of cooking
BERRY, OATMEAL & FLAXSEED MUFFINS
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
Heat the oven to 350 degrees F and line 2 standard-sized muffin pans with paper liners
- 1 cup) whole wheat flour
- 2 3/4 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon) ground flaxseed
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup neutral oil (vegetable, olive, and coconut are good choices)
- 1 cups buttermilk
- 1 cups blueberries (or use other fresh berries, or dried berries)
BUTTERMILK (HOW TO MAKE)
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
Measure 1 scant cup of milk
- See below:
Kale Soup
By Phil-2, Four Points Video
1.Chop garlic and onions and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their health benefits
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 5 cups chicken or bone broth
- 1 medium carrot, diced into 1/4-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 red potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 cups kale, rinsed, stems removed and chopped very fine
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp dried sage
- salt and pepper to taste